Excursion to Starý Hrozňatov and to the Loreto

The first mention in writing about the castle in Starý Hrozňatov dates to 1223. All that remains of the castle is the massive cylindrical tower. The grounds are privately-owned, and so sadly, they are not accessible. Maria Loreto - In the past, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in both the Czech Republic and Germany. The pilgrimage site is surrounded by cloisters built in the shape of a quadrangle. The main entrance is decorated by a massive bell tower. The Great Way of the Cross leading from Cheb was built simultaneously with this building.
Length of route: 8,5 km
Starting on the square in Cheb, head out along the red hiking trail to the train station. In front of the train station, head to the right towards Penny Supermarket, and continue along the railroad across the footbridge to Háj.
Continue the red one under the municipal ring road. Onwards on the cycling path leading around the garden colony that leads along the defunct railroad to Šlapany. After a six-kilometre walk, turn left, and the route will take us to Starý Hrozňatov to the castle. You can go around the castle on the road behind the sharp turn or take the Way of the Cross upwards to the pilgrimage site. The pilgrimage church is open to the public from May to September.
You can return using the green hiking trail via Krásná Lípa and the Bismarck Lookout Tower – 18.2 km
or taking the bus from Starý Hrozňatov.

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